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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions relatives and a mother, Mrs John Carter, with details cut off, references to Tur Mim and Dallas and a meeting, leaving uncertain event or date.
A historical note recalls early railroad concerns as "devils" overrated by vested interests. Citizens feared safety breaches and disruptions to steamboats and canals, while pamphlets from 1899 warned Philadelphia of trains running roughshod over streets. The poster urges caution, citing rights and harms to families, urging resistance to rail expansion through city streets and connections that threaten trade and comfort.
Fragmentary OCR text reflects flood aftermath with references to Grandpay Clifton College and Texas flood suffering. Includes poems, campus notes, club meeting recap, and memorial fragments for a grandpa figure, plus scattered local items on visiting relatives and student life.
Notice from Oakwood Cafe and Service Station on Highway 67 south of a city invites travelers to use Conoco gasoline and Germ Processed Motor Oils for optimal car performance. It also advertises cold drinks, candies, cigars, coffee, sandwiches, and affordable prices, urging customers to drive in and visit. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support following a mother's illness and death.
A garbled OCR listing for a February 1 entertainment program at a local business venue. Mentions The Blacksmith's Gift and The Madamith e Gift and a mix of film titles, acts, and educational features. Includes unclear references to Monte Blow and other misread names amid a parade of supposed acts and titles.
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